Red Squirrel is a bar and kitchen at 21 Lothian Road in central Edinburgh. It opens from morning until late and serves brunch before moving into its main food menu. The room has a relaxed pub atmosphere, making it useful for breakfast, a casual lunch, dinner or drinks with a bite to eat.
Burgers are a major part of the offer, with beef, chicken, wild boar and plant based combinations appearing across changing menus. Scottish influences show up in dishes such as haggis burgers and a full Scottish breakfast, while fish and chips and steak pie provide familiar pub alternatives. Sandwiches and smaller plates suit lighter appetites.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options help the menu accommodate mixed groups. Brunch dishes such as steak and eggs add choices beyond a standard breakfast plate. Guests with allergies should check the latest menu and speak with staff because recipes, garnishes and shared preparation can change.
Beer is central to the bar, supported by cocktails, wine, coffee and soft drinks. The combination of long opening hours and food throughout the day makes Red Squirrel a flexible stop near Princes Street, the Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. It is particularly suited to informal dining where a broad drinks list and lively atmosphere matter alongside the meal.
Address: 21 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2DJ, Scotland
Red Squirrel Tollcross Menu
Wee Plates
Soup of the Day
With sourdough bread. (V)
Haggis Bon Bons
Neep & honey puree, whisky peppercorn sauce with parsnip crisp.
Highland Fishcakes
North Atlantic cod & Stornoway black pudding with crunchy beetroot slaw, Highland blue murder sauce.
Fiery Fried Halloumi
Exotic baby leaf salad, pomegranate seeds, orange, chillies with smokey chipotle sauce. (V)
Chorizo Scotch Egg
Hand crafted, rocket, citrus limoncello mayo.
Cauliflower Bites
Rocket, red onion chutney & sticky bourbon bbq sauce. (VE)
Cajun Nachos
Aged cheddar cheese, sweetcorn salsa, guacamole, sour cream & jalapeños. (V)
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken, cos, parmesan, crouton, Caesar dressing.
Aegean Garden
Olives, mixed leaf salad, tomato, pickled cucumber ribbons, feta, sweet corn, pomegranate, crispy tortilla strips & zesty vinaigrette. (VE)
Sharing Boards
Squirrel Board
Chorizo Scotch egg, Highland fishcake, haggis bon bons, crunchy beetroot slaw, rocket salad & selection of sauces – whisky peppercorn, Highland blue murder sauce, neep & honey puree.
Sides
Seasoned Chunky Fries
(VE)
Truffle Parmesan Fries
(V)
Garlic Rosemary Hasslebacks
(V)
Mixed Leaf House Salad
(VE)
Beer Battered Onion Rings
(VE)
Creamy Mashed Potato
(V)
Charred Corn
(VE)
Burgers
All served on sesame seeded brioche bun with cos lettuce, beef tomato, house fries & pickle.
Red Squirrel Burger
Steak burger, beer battered onion rings, smoked applewood & sticky bourbon bbq sauce.
The Scotsman
Venison burger, haggis, smoked applewood & whisky peppercorn sauce.
The Wild Boar
Wild boar & apple burger, feta, red onion chutney, blue murder dressing.
The Caesar Burger
Buttermilk crispy chicken breast, smoked bacon, parmesan & homemade Caesar dressing.
The Herbivore
Homemade lentil & spiced vegetable burger, red onion chutney with vegan cheese, smokey chipotle sauce. (VE)
Sandwiches
All served with house fries.
The Chicken Club
Toasted white bloomer, grilled chicken, smoked bacon, cos, tomato, fried egg, citrus limoncello mayo.
The Philly Cheese
Toasted ciabatta, sliced steak, onion, peppers, smoked applewood cheese, rocket, Campervan extra black gravy.
The Big Squeak
Halloumi, toasted ciabatta, rocket, beetroot slaw, pickled cucumber ribbons, citrus limoncello mayo. (V)
Upgrades
Add Garlic Rosemary Hasslebacks
(VE)
Add Piri Piri Fries
Add Parmesan Truffle Fries
(V)
Extra Steak Burger or Chicken Breast
Sauces
Whisky Peppercorn
(V)
Sticky Bourbon BBQ
(VE)
Highland Blue Murder Dressing
(V)
Citrus Limoncello Mayo
(V)
Caesar Dressing
Smokey Chipotle
(VE)
Mains
Fish ‘n’ Chips
Leith Juice beer battered haddock, chunky fries, minty pea pesto, dill tartare sauce & charred lemon.
Campervan Steak Pie
Diced steak cooked in Campervan Extra Black with peppered puff pastry, creamy mash potato & balsamic roasted vegetables.
8oz Rump Steak
8oz dry aged rump steak, chunky fries, grilled tomato & whisky peppercorn sauce.
Spicy Black Bean Tacos
Black beans, flour tortilla, guacamole, sweetcorn salsa, pomegranate, rocket, chunky fries, smokey chipotle sauce. (VE)
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Traditional haggis, thyme neep puree, mash potatoes, whisky peppercorn sauce.
Red’s Hunters
Chicken thigh & black pudding wrapped in smoked bacon, smoked applewood cheese, charred corn, Bourbon BBQ sauce, garlic rosemary hasslebacks.
Desserts
Boozy Sticky Toffee Pudding
Homemade spiced rum sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream & pineapple. (V)
White Chocolate Cheesecake
With black forest berry compote & shortbread crumb. (V)
Iced Berry Parfait
Coconut citrus yoghurt, mixed berry compote, candy walnuts, granola. (VE)
Loaded Croissant
Creamy vanilla ice cream, strawberries & chocolate sauce. (V)
Affogato
Espresso shot & vanilla ice cream. (V)
Kids Menu
Mains served 12 noon-10pm. All served with chunky fries.
Cheeseburger
Cauliflower Dippers
(VE)
Chicken Burger
Sausage & Baked Beans
Vanilla Ice Cream
With chocolate sauce. (V)
Squirrel Favourites
Served 7 days a week, 10am-3pm.
Full Scottish Breakfast
Smoked bacon, link sausage, black pudding, fried or poached egg, mushroom, tomato, potato scone, baked beans, toasted sourdough.
XL Breakfast
3 rashers of smoked bacon, 3 link sausages, black pudding, haggis, 2 fried or poached eggs, baked beans, 2 potato scone, toasted sourdough.
Vegetarian Breakfast
Vegan sausage, veggie haggis, fried or poached egg, baked beans, mushrooms, tomato, toasted sourdough.
Eggs Bennie
Smoked bacon, poached eggs, toasted muffin, hollandaise sauce, smoked paprika.
Chorizo Hash Bowl
Diced chorizo, black pudding, hash brown bites, red pepper, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce.
Red’s Avocado
Smashed avocado, tomatoes, balsamic, rocket, chilli flakes on toasted muffin.
Fresh Waffles
With choice of topping.
Smoked bacon & maple syrup
Strawberry, banana & Nutella
Crispy buttermilk chicken & maple syrup
Breakfast Roll
Warm seeded brioche roll. 1 filling £5.25 | 2 fillings £6.75 | 3 fillings £8.25. Fillings: smoked bacon, pork link sausage, vegan sausage, vegan haggis, haggis, fried egg, potato scone, tomato, mushrooms.
Breakfast Roll
Granola Bowl
Granola Bowl
Fruits of the forest coconut yoghurt, granola, banana, blueberries & strawberries.
Toasted Croissant
With choice of topping.
Scottish ham & applewood cheese
Banana & Nutella
Butter & strawberry jam
Kids Brunch
Kids Breakfast
Bacon, sausage, egg, beans & toast.
Kids Waffle
Nutella & banana or maple syrup & strawberries.
Sides/Extras
Smoked Bacon
Sausage
Black Pudding
Mushrooms
Egg Anyway
Vegan Sausage
Veggie Haggis
Hash Bites
Coffee
All coffees can be made iced, decaf, soya milk, oat milk, syrups +0.50, extra coffee shot +0.50.
Espresso
Macchiato
Cortado
Flat White
Tea
All £3.50.
Breakfast
Decaf Breakfast
Earl Grey
Green
Draught
Prices shown per 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 pint and pint.
71 Brewing Haze Halo
Hazy IPA, 5.0%.
Asahi
World Lager, 5.0%.
Barney’s Volcano
IPA, 5.0%.
Blue Moon
Wheat Beer, 5.4%.
Bottles & Cans
Augustiner Dunkel
German Dark Beer, 5.6%.
Augustiner Helles
German Lager, 5.2%.
Bacchus Framboise
Belgian Fruit Beer, 5.0%.
Bacchus Kriek
Belgian Fruit Beer, 5.8%.
Classic Cocktails
Alabama Slammer
Southern Comfort, Pickerings Sloe Gin, Disaronno, orange juice.
Amaretto Sour
Disaronno, lemon, vegan foamer.
Bramble
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Crème de Cassis, lemon, gomme.
Espresso Martini
Absolut Vodka, Kahlùa, cold brew coffee.
White Wine
All Blanc
Spain. Fruity, zesty and dry with floral touches and a long finish.
Beronia Verdejo Rioja
Spain. Intense nose with aromas of ripe stone fruits and aromatic herbs.
Le Ruse Chardonnay
France. Ripe orchard fruits with subtle hints of oak, vanilla and butter.
Picpoul de Pinet Domaine Combe Rouge
France. Dry white notes of fresh fruit, floral aromas leading into a refreshing palate.
Red Wine
Big Wig Organic Monastrell
Spain. Deep and inky red, packed with black and red fruits, cloves and spices.
Cal y Canto Tempranillo
Spain. Youthful and lively red wine with intense aromas of red fruits and spices.
Casalforte Valpolicella
Italy. Dry and full-bodied with red and black fruits and oaky hints.
Cold Drinks
Fever Tree Mixers
Tonic / Light Tonic / Lemon Tonic / Mediterranean Tonic / Elderflower Tonic / Ginger Ale / Grapefruit Soda.
Fever Tree Softs
Sparkling Elderflower / Raspberry Lemonade / Sicilian Lemonade / Sparkling Ginger Beer.
Oasis
Summer Fruits / Exotic Fruits Zero.